Brand and Corporate Communications Lead

TheWellcomeTrust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leadingpolicyand advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.

We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support but theywontbe solved by science alone.

Where will I be working

You will work within the Communications function part ofWellcomesCorporate Affairs directorate reporting to the Head of News and Content.This is a seniorhighprofilerole working closely with executive and board-level stakeholders leading amedium sizedteam and partnering across the organisation and with external agencies globallyon high-profile communications showcasingWellcomesmission to build healthier futures for everyone while holding responsibility for mitigating organisational risk.

What will I be doing

You willoversee a high-performing team responsible for brand strategy employer brandWellcomeTrusts corporate communications and flagship branded partnerships.

You will developa clear and consistent global strategy that strengthens reputationinfluenceand reach. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders you will provide expert counsel on high-profile and sensitive issues helping to protect and enhance organisational reputation.

Is this job for me

You will be an experienced communications leader confident operating atasenior level andadvisingexecutives and boards. You will bring strong judgement excellent storytellingabilityanda track recordofempoweringteams todeliver impactful communications in complex environments.

You will be collaborativeinfluentialand adaptable with experience leading teams and delivering through others and a strong understanding of how to build brands and manage reputation.

How to apply
To apply for this role pleasesubmitan up-to-date CV and answerthe applicationquestion todemonstratethat you meet theminimumrequirements for the role.

MinimumCriteria:

• Substantialseniorlevelexperience in corporate communications reputationmanagementandbrand marketing within complex organisations.

• Proventrack recordof managing sensitivehighprofileissuesand leading proactive and reactive communications strategies.

• Experience building and evolving brands including employer brands and delivering impactfulbrandbuildingcampaigns based on audience insight.

• Proven experience advising at executive / board level on high-profile communications challenges providing marcommsexpertisethat shifts outcomes.

• Substantialexperience leading and developingmid-sizedhigh-performingteams andcommissioning andmanaging external agencies ideally through periods of changewith demonstrableexperience coordinating budgetstimelinesor resourcesacross multiple projects.

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Our HybridWay ofWorking

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.AtWellcomewe have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (TuesdayWednesdayand Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority atWellcome.We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term condition.Please visitourwebsitefor more information on adjustments andaccessibility orcontact us at

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